Definitions for ubiquinone

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ubiquinone, coenzyme Q(noun)

any of several quinones found in living cells and that function as coenzymes that transfer electrons from one molecule to another in cell respiration

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ubiquinone(Noun)

any of several quinones that have a role in cellular respiration

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

Ubiquinone

A lipid-soluble benzoquinone which is involved in ELECTRON TRANSPORT in mitochondrial preparations. The compound occurs in the majority of aerobic organisms, from bacteria to higher plants and animals.